GirlHebrew origin2 syllables
Rachel
Meaning: “Ewe”
About the name Rachel
Rachel is a girl name with Hebrew roots, meaning “Ewe”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Rachel ranked #250 for girls in the US, with 1,225 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1985. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Rachel were girls.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew, meaning “ewe”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Rachel”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #250
- In 2015
- #167
- Babies in 2025
- 1,225
Popularity of Rachel, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Rachel
Names similar to Rachel
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.